There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Yeongdong by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 52m₩28,176–80,183Bus
- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 55m₩39,443–56,039Drive 299.2 km
- Drive from Seoul to Yeongdongcar 299.2 km
3h 20m₩62,644–90,485Fly
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
2h 36m₩113,012–277,196Train via Suseo SRT
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
1h 54m₩48,033–78,400
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Yeongdong is to train which costs ₩28,000 - ₩80,000 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Yeongdong is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩80,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Yeongdong. However, there are services departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Yeongdong station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Seoul and Yeongdong is 309 km. The road distance is 299.2 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Yeongdong without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩80,000.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Seoul to Yeongdong, including transfers.
Seoul to Yeongdong bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Yeongdong train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Yeongdong is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩39,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 3h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ₩110,000 - ₩280,000 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Yeongdong, Gwangju, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩33,000–70,000 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩21,000–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–125,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩33,000–70,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩33,000–46,000
- First Class
- ₩49,000–70,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–27,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩19,000–27,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–47,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–34,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩30,000–34,000
- Economy
- ₩21,000–25,000
- Excellent
- ₩33,300
- Economy
- ₩22,500
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Yeongdong bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Yeongdong train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Yeongdong is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Seoul to Yeongdong.
There are 140+ hotels available in Yeongdong.